Obituaries
November 21, 2019

Shirley Campbell O’Brien-Virostek – Port Vue

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Shirley Campbell O’Brien-Virostek, 92, of Port Vue, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert O’Brien and Andrew Virostek; loving mother of Robert (Sara) O’Brien Jr., and the late Nancy (Surviving Joseph) Sipos; cherished grandmother of  Michael (Eva) O’Brien, Daniel (Jayme) O’Brien, Patrick (Caitlin Paul) O’Brien, Mark (Tracy) Sipos and Robyn Sipos; great-grandmother of Conor, Tyler and Graham O’Brien and Alexis, Aubrey and Weston Sipos. She is survived by her longtime caregiver and friend, Karen Bellante and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a longtime environmental activist for Clean Air and Wildlife. She also worked for many years as a bank teller in Port Vue. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate her life. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com.

 

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